In reply to the myriad of concerned emails, facebook wall postings and queries sent to this website, I apologise for the missed post last week. I had no idea so many people would be disconcerted and emotionally deprived! (Don’t cut yourself on the sarcasm, it can sting like lemon juice on a paper cut!)
I’ve had a severe reaction to the medication given through the IV a couple of weeks ago. The only thing I can compare the pain to, was when I had shingles in my left eye. In both cases the painkillers were a joke. I couldn’t walk properly; I needed help to get back off the toilet; I couldn’t hold a mug and consequently haven’t had a cup of coffee for over two weeks now. The headache and neck pain was so severe I could barely stand to keep my eyes open. Food and I have become passing acquaintances, but I haven’t noticed any reduction in my body fat. (B*st**d! I guess the Universe is determined that I be a fat woman. Just as well I’m so good at it.)
Anyhoo – I’m now on the mend but still a long way from being okay. Unfortunately low blood pressure has joined the party, so I can only remain upright for a short period of time. I had to have a rest before I could write this, and I’m heading to bed as soon as it’s done. Ain’t life just grand?!
I feel sorry for my clients who will have to wait longer than they first expected for their manuscripts to be edited. I’ve given all of them the option of going elsewhere, so we’ll see what happens. It’d be lovely if they could stick with it, but I wouldn’t blame them if they moved on.
I’m seeing the specialist next week to discuss an alternate medication. YAY! I’ve already decided I’m not going through this every month for six months. Mind you, I’m asking for a full disclosure of side effects before I agree to anything else. It might be better not to do anything. I want my life back.
For all the writers out there who are (im)patiently waiting to hear back from that editor/agent/publisher (like I am), take my situation into your calculations. Perhaps that editor/agent/publisher is fighting a nasty illness; perhaps they have serious family problems; perhaps they’ve been in a car accident… Editors, Agents and Publishers are more than their job. They’re people too, with all the issues in their lives that we face in ours.
Meanwhile, thanks to that one faithful blog-reader who asked how I was. God bless you. As for everyone else: Is it worth my while writing these things? Is anyone out there? Helloo – oo- oo?
Oh, so so sorry to hear that Wendles, not good at all. sorry to hear you have been in such pain, that is rotten. Hope the dr can come up with a humane alternative. so glad you are able to write your blog this week and I look forward to you getting back on top!!!
Love Meggles
Thanks, Meggie. That’s the plan!
Thanks for letting us know how you’re going. It gives us specifics for prayer. Hope the doctor comes up with something that will give you the relief we all hope for. I never really liked what God did in the Job story…poor Job I always thought. Recently I was told by my counsellor that she thought I was in a Job story. And now I’m wondering if you are too? What is God thinking? I’d love to know what his plan is. But I know we couldn’t come up with a better plan than His so just hang in there Wendy. You couldn’t have a better person/God in charge of your life.
Cheers Pamela 🙂
Cheers, Pamela.
Hi there, don’t you just love it when a doctor says ‘don’t worry this won’t hurt a bit’ or ‘it will just feel like a little bee sting’ or ‘ don’t worry about the side effects – there are hardly any of those’!!!! Lying sods. I did wonder where you’d got to but figured life wasn’t going to plan. Know that feeling. & I do read your offerings & enjoy them a lot – I just don’t normally comment ’cause I can never think of something intelligent enough to say/write. Am always thinking of & praying for you. xx Cal
Thanks, Cal. I LOATHE being ill. It’s so darn annoying. And, I’ve just realised I didn’t give much of a reply to Pamela. Sorry, Pamela I was running out of puff around then. Love to you all. 🙂
You are definitely not forgotten, just flying under the radar due to your physical challenges. And yes we do miss you, but realize that treatments can literally knock the stuffing out of a person. Like Cal I don’t always have a witty comment or comeback remark, but know that you are remebered often, prayed for often, and if you need some practical help you just have to pick up the phone, or get Jeff to pick up the phone. I dislike being intrusive in people’s lives, I much prefer being invited to participate. With prayer, Maureen
Thanks, Maureen. I must admit I don’t like being “intruded upon” so I get where you’re coming from. I was thinking more re my blog, than my daily life. Thanks for the kind thoughts.
I wuv you, Wendy. I haven’t been here much because I have been so lured away from the Blogosphere by the siren call of FaceBook. The result has been that I have lost touch with some of the folks I’ve grown to care about. I know you’re on Fb too, but with over 300 “friends”, I find it easy to lose track of people!
The other result of having FB as my go-to is that I seem to have lost the ability to think and write in paragraphs. Oy!
Cancer sucks, anyway you cut it. Often the treatments are every bit as bad, if not worse, than the disease. You ARE in my heart and mind and I am praying for God to make Himself very real to you in this difficult time.
By the way, I have this manuscript just laying around here half finished. Could you read it and edit it for free in your spare time? *wink*wink*
Thanks, Groovy. Jeff and I still talk about visiting you in Maine. It’s on my bucket list. As for that manuscript: finish it first and then we’ll talk. 😉
Hi friend, I’ve been checking every day for your latest blog. I always look forward to reading what you’ve got to say and it’s a great way to start my day, you always have a way of making me smile… it sucks that you’re unwell (did I use the apostrophe correctly? hehe). Actually if there wasn’t an updated blog there today I was sending out the search party to see if you are ok. I’ve sent you an email that a friend sent me – not sure if it will help but here goes. Love ya xxx
The email made me cry, but in a good way. Thanks. And, yes, you used the apostrophe correctly. Well done. 🙂
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Hi Wendy, sorry to hear of your reaction. Let me encourage you to keep blogging, keep writing and continue to share your wisdom and your humour with the world. You may never know who you are encouraging or blessing along the way but we who recieve it are grateful. Bless ya
Terry.
Awww…thanks, Terry. I shall keep fighting the good fight. Every day, in every way, I’m getting a little bit better.
Hi Wendy, the facebook post said reply, so I’m replying! It’s my first visit to your blog
Good on you, Helen, and welcome!